Cannon Memorial YMCA

The Cannon Memorial YMCA has strengthened the families of Cabarrus County, North Carolina since its founding in 1908. For over a century, the Y has served as a center of social and recreational activity, as well as a place of hope that has changed many lives. With three locations in Kannapolis, West Cabarrus and Harrisburg, the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

The Cannon Memorial YMCA's rich history began in Kannapolis in 1908. For many years the Cannon Y served as the primary recreation for the City of Kannapolis. The original YMCA buildings offered a bowling alley, movie theater, library, swimming pools and more. Today's Kannapolis Branch opened on January 18, 1987 and has seen several renovations over the years. 

Before the West Cabarrus Branch was built we served this community out of a little white house on Pitts School Road located in Harrisburg. In 1998-99 discussions began to build a YMCA in the heart of Afton Village. With contributions from David Mayfield, the City of Concord, NorthEast Medical Center and the Cannon Foundation we moved forward with the construction of the West Cabarrus YMCA. The 65,000 sq. foot branch opened on October 5, 2003.  

Before the opening of the West Cabarrus branch, the Cannon Memorial YMCA served the town of Harrisburg from a remote location in a small mill house on Pitts School Road. From here the residents of Harrisburg could register for youth sports, swim lessons, summer camp, special events and more. This office closed and re-opened its service at the new West Cabarrus branch. However, we recognized the needs of Harrisburg residents, which led to the opening of the Harrisburg Branch on December 3, 2006. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Harrisburg Town Hall.